New York Ship Terminal

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CaroleF

Guest
We were told by Norwegian to go to Pier 90 at 55th St. It's actually the New York Ship Terminal at 54th St (at the Hudson River).

Boarding started at 12:30pm. Unless you're driving yourself, DON'T SHOW UP EARLY. The vehicle ramps, waiting area, and sidewalks were jammed solid with arrivals merging with departures. Nothing was moving.

Get dropped off across the street and carry your bags the few extra yards to the sidewalk baggage handlers. Coming home, we got a taxi immediately across the street.

There are two elevators - one crammed, and one on the other side we could actually get on.

Once the line gets moving, it's not too bad. If you have a non-citizen with you, your whole party may be allowed to use the foreign desk. The lines are shorter!!

Establishing your onboard account with a credit card is easier- the 'cash' line was very long.

Carole
 
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Parrot Mom

Guest
We arrived by bus and found NCL and the Port of NYC incredibly efficient. We were told that for $2.00 per person (a longshoreman boarded bus) that our luggage would be taken care of and next we would see it would be outside our room. The NCL rep was wonderful, upon entering the pier (by elevator) the Lattitudes line had one other person, our papers were processed and we were on board within minutes. Since I cruise normally from Boston and I thought their system was efficent, but I was overwhelmed with the NCL and the pier efficiency.. Disembarking was just as easy..upon picking out our luggage the gentleman made sure we got to the right bus..incredible.
 
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gotksgirl

Guest
What is the best airport to fly into to go on a Norwegian Cruise out of New York? Are there any other cheaper ways to get to and from the pier besides paying for the ground transfers that NCL offers? Any idea how much a taxi is? Thanks!
 
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supernova

Guest
fly to JFK, pretty close by, take a cab from airport to harbor, shouldnt cost more than 25-30 for the trip. Laguardia is a 2nd choice, give yourself a LOT of time to get from the airport to the dock since the trip shouldnt be long, but we are infamous for our traffic.. I live in nyc :p
 
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